Genovese Basil
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Genovese Basil – ‘Ocimum basilicum’
The Basil Genovese Italian, ‘Ocimum basilicum’, is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto.
There is nothing like the smell of basil. Basil is the smell of summer. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover.
It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish.
The edible flowers rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others.
Genovese Basil Planting instructions:
- Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date.
- Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.
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